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Benches
A bench is a piece of furniture, which mostly offers several persons seating. As a rule, benches are made of wood, but one can also find stone benches and benches made of synthetic materials. Many benches have arm rests. more...
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In public areas, benches are often donated by persons or associations, which may then be indicated on it, e.g. by a small copper plaque.
Different types of benches
the bench seat is a traditional seat installed in automobiles, featuring a continuous pad running the full width of the cabin.;
a punishment bench is used to have a punishee lie (and often be tied) down on for the administration of a corporal punishment, after which it may be specifically named, e.g. caning bench;
Often benches are simply called after the place they are used, regardless whether this implies a specific design
Garden benches are very similar to public park benches set outdoors, but the former offer usually only two or three -, the latter mostly up to five persons sitting places.;
Picnic tables, or catering buffet tables have long benches as well as a table. These tables may have table legs which are collapsible, in order to expedite transport and storage.;
Church pews inside places of worship are equipped with an additional kneeling bench.;
Various types of benches are specifically designed for and/or named after specific uses, such as:
a Bench (weight training) is used for fitness exercises, such as the bench press which is named after its use of a bench;
a Communion bench is not used as a seat;
Piano benches offer usually one person seating and are height adjustable.;
a spanking bench, such as a caning bench, is specifically designed for a spankee to lie upon, possibly strapped down, while submitting to paining of the posterior;
Swing seats are independently movable, suspended benches, used for play or as a relaxing porch swing.;
Tête-à-tête: a two-seater with the seats pointing in opposite directions, thus almost facing each other.;
A friendship bench in a school playground is where a child can go when they want someone to talk to.;
The bench in a courtroom, behind which the judge is seated.;
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